TEFL Courses in Torbay | England

The Torbay CELTA center enjoys a great location on the beautiful south coast of England. Its most popular attraction is the long sandy beach that is just a short walk away, as are other fun pastimes including a waterpark, cinema, go-karting, and a range of nightclubs, bars and restaurants. In the area surrounding Torbay you will also find several other fascinating towns and villages to explore such as the fishing port of Brixham, the lively seaside resort of Torquay and the peaceful town of Totnes.

This part of the country is known for its natural beauty. All along the local coastline you will find stunning beaches and hidden coves that are largely undiscovered by most tourists. Dartmoor National Park is also a popular place to enjoy the outdoors, where hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing are just some of the pursuits on offer. The region also has plenty of urban facilities such as shopping and entertainment options at its two main cities, Plymouth and Exeter.

Torbay has been attracting visitors from across the country for many years and it has plenty of good transport links to make getting to and from the area easy and affordable. Whether you are coming from London, Bristol, Leeds or Birmingham, you will find a choice of buses and trains servicing this part of the south west.

The School

When you arrive at the Torbay center you will find a modern educational facility that has a range of high-quality features, including free Wi-Fi, on site café, computer access, bookshop, library, garden, lounge and a self-study area. The center is also fully accessible by wheelchair.

The center has plenty of experience in teacher training as it has been running the Cambridge CELTA course for over 20 years. If you want the best possible start to your teaching career, completing the CELTA course will give you the most prestigious and widely recognised certification in the field of English language teaching.

The Torbay CELTA course is one of the best on offer due to the following reasons:

Exceptionally high pass rate

Highly experienced and qualified team of trainers

Choice of 4 or 5 week intensive training courses

Optional language awareness course prior to every course

Opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience at our school after the course for successful candidates

Opportunity to further develop your qualifications after 1 year of teaching experience via our DELTA course

Accommodation

Accommodation during your training course starts from as little as £80 per week. You can choose to stay in our own student residence, or you can stay with a local family via the homestay program. Alternatively, we can arrange a comfortable stay in one of the many guesthouses, hotels or self-catering options in the immediate area. Once you have reserved a seat on one of our courses we will provide full details of all the accommodation options, as well as the packages we offer that include accommodation, transfers and meals etc.

Course dates

2020

Course fees

The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.

DepositGBP 650

to be paid in advance

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BalanceGBP 700

to be paid four weeks before the start of the course

Accomodation Fees

The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.

You are not obliged to use the accommodation provided by the school and you are welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements. If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid directly to the school, either by credit card, PayPal or bank transfer, 30 days before you start your course.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CELTA

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Our most popular teacher training course is the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) which is recognised all over the world. Thousands of people internationally choose CELTA each year to open up a whole world of exciting English language teaching opportunities. It can provide you with the skills, knowledge and hands-on practice to follow a rewarding career in teaching anywhere in the world. At the Torbay training center we will give you the support and guidance you need to help you to achieve this.

Does the CELTA certificate expire

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No, it is valid for life.

Why take a CELTA course

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As well as helping you to gain the skills and knowledge you will need as a TEFL teacher, there are other benefits; the CELTA certificate is one of the few qualifications that is recognised worldwide. It is accepted by all British Council and English UK recognised language schools in the UK and by most reputable organizations which employ English language teachers throughout the world, as well as by the voluntary sector (e.g. VSO). It is also a qualification accredited at level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It is also suitable for teachers who need an internationally recognised qualification.

Who can take the CELTA course

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CELTA is designed for people with little or no previous teaching experience. It provides you with the basic skills, knowledge and techniques that you need to start teaching English, and aims to improve your confidence in the classroom.The CELTA course is perfect for people who are looking for a career change, who want to live and work in fascinating places around the world or who just want to teach whilst taking a gap year. CELTA can give you the training you need to adjust to a dynamic new profession. However if you do have experience, the course will give you new teaching methodologies and techniques. For teachers without a formal qualification, it means the opportunity to further develop your teaching skills and help you secure a better teaching position.

What are the entry requirements

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· You must be at least 18 years old· You should have the minimum level of education required for entry into higher education (e.g. 2 A levels in the UK)· If English is not your first language, you need to have a minimum language level equivalent to C2 on the Common European Framework (e.g. IELTS 8, CPE C or CAE A)No previous teaching experience is needed, but you must have the potential to become an effective teacher and to complete assignments and assessments successfully. When we receive your application, we will invite you for an interview, preferably face to face. This will give you an opportunity to meet us and to see the school. It also gives us a good idea whether the fairly rigorous and demanding course is for you. To help us in assessing your potential and your language awareness, we will ask you to do a pre-interview task before you arrive and two short writing tasks on the day of the interview. In certain circumstances, we may be able to offer a Skype interview.

What does the CELTA course cover

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The CELTA course covers the principles of effective teaching and provides you with a range of practical skills for teaching English to adult learners and hands-on teaching practice.The course will help you to develop:· knowledge of the English language – grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation· awareness of the learners – their needs and motivation· practical ability in developing the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing· familiarity with materials· classroom management and lesson planning skills· techniques and procedures in presentation and practice of new language

How will I be assessed

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Assessment is continuous, based on six hours of teaching practice and four written assignments. You need to pass both elements to be awarded the CELTA Certificate. There is no final exam.

What does the timetable look like

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· 50 hours of input sessions on all basic aspects of planning and teaching· 6 hours of teaching practice for each trainee with students of different nationalities and at two different language levels· Daily detailed feedback and discussion sessions with tutors where you will receive plenty of help with your planning· 6 hours of observation of qualified and experienced teachers· Individual tutorials to ensure you are getting the most from the course

How long and how much is the full- time intensive CELTA course

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Course length: 4 to 5 weeks (120 hours)Hours: Monday to Friday approximately 08:45 – 17:00 Optional: Language Awareness Course - £90. This is an eight-hour course (over 4 days) which runs in the week before the 4 week CELTA course and the first week of the 5 week CELTA course.